The manner in which the troops “marched” showed how much contempt they have for him. But…. Where are the statements of condemnation from former Presidents Clinton and Bush? Especially Bush. For them to be silent in the face of what’s happening in the country is disgraceful.
In L.A. there were some young marines protesting in the crowds. . Jacob Soboroff of MSNBC (the first time in ages I put on the news...it was overwhelming on substack) who was reporting from all over got up to the steps of the Federal Building One 25 yr old marine who he spoke with was shaken with emotion. He was Hispanic, born here, but joined the military to get his undocumented parents citizenship. He said he took an oath to the Constitution, not a man. He was proud to serve his country and he pointed to the marines stationed with the National Guard at the Federal Building and pointed and said half of them are Hispanic, but they were given orders and had to follow, and it was so wrong. He was in tears.
Bush rarely ever says anything. Clinton doesn't have the gravitas anymore after being a horn dog and mixed in with Jeffrey Epstein. It was Gavin Newsom that day. He showed the leadership sorely lacking right now.
I agree, Elizabeth! The military protectors of our republic have been branded by drump as "suckers and losers", which he can never take back. Great for Obama and Gavin Newsome to call out the monster. Are the old boys Clinton and Bush now joined in complacency? Thank you for turning the screws on drump and his band of band of kleptos (cryptos), Scott!
Our Vets deserve a lot better. Did you see that disabled 80+ year old lead away, his hands strapped behind him? They took his walker away from him. Cruelty, thy name is MAGA.
Perhaps he should have been waving the traitors' rag, carrying some bear spray, and yelling, "hang Mike Pence." I understand that's what Real Patriots do.
Scott, yesterday was inspiring and joyful, but our troops deserved way better than this.Yes, if this was something put on by the army for their 250th anny and not conflated with Dear Leader's birthday (he ruins everything!)it would have been much more important. We owe them our respect for 250 years of service. I'm 69. I am the daughter of a WWII vet who was a navigator in B-24 and B-17 bombers as part of Mighty 8th AF. in England.(Part of the army then. There was no separate AF) His particular crew was honored 75 years later in a military parade several years ago with us Baby Boomer kids representing them who were gone.. It was amazing! And patriotic. My Dad told my sister when he sailed home in '45 and saw the Statue of Liberty he broke down and cried. They didn't think they were heroic. He went to do the job he trained 2 years for. He never really talked about it. War changes people. Saw his buddies shot out of the sky. He once told me there were times he was scared. You'd be a fool not to be. Some couldn't take it after horrible missions and could not fly again. It's not a video game like these MAGA warmongers think.. I have always respected our military. Yesterday was a shameful display for THEM. Even most of them looked like they didn't want to be there, Our military now is volunteer. A lot of these young men and women join for opportunity. Education and job training. It's their way for a better life. And with a GIJoe Christian-Zionist hateful White Supremacist (and Princeton grad 😱) drunk at the helm who cares more about holding prayer sessions at the Pentagon and erasing the history of our military women, POC, and all faiths, screaming about lethality with Crusader cross tattoos. Sorry for the long post, but it upset me. Hegseth better be careful. All it takes is one of his armed, lethal soldiers to turn on him! Be a Tammy Duckworth, not a Joni Ernst! 🙏
Of reporting the parade on non-msm sites, the one I kept seeing was the almost empty avenue where they have an elderly (reportedly 102 yo) stand up from his walker and were escorting him to the sidewalk. Laughable, but not funny! It was a walker, not a wheelchair, so the situation was handled correctly, the warnings that are on all the walkers state they should NOT be used as a wheelchair.
All the money spent on a parade for yourself (remember he uses people - he didn't care about the Army - he just used them) and ALL America paid for it. NOT one penny out of his pocket. Once again an exposure of the LIES about "waste" = the REAL WASTE DT, "fraud" = the REAL FRAUD DT, "abuse" the REAL ABUSER DT! Saw a flag at one of the rallies - America vs. MAGA Fascism.
Trump’s Grande Parade! What a bore. Trump saluting. Mr. Bone Spurs, really? A draft dodger saluting. It always makes my heart go to thumping as I puke. Empty bleachers. How embarrassing. Melania falling asleep. Donald morose. Now, can we have something for which to vote? https://hotbuttons.substack.com/p/a-just-movement?r=3m1bs
There is a photo of Trump watching the parade where you can see long stretches of unfilled space across the street. The energy was LOW. It was boring and it was so quiet, you could hear the noise of the tank wheels squealing amid the silence from the sparse crowd. So much winning!
Trump must realize that he's not as loved as he likes to believe. He had a boring birthday parade. Everywhere else in the US Americans peacefully protested at No Kings marches 11 million strong a corrupt cruel regime.
I was there wearing this "United we stand stronger together" shirt 👇
Way to go, JP! It was a grand and glorious day for all of us protesting! Our voices were heard and I can only hope more and more will join us at each protest coming up.
ICYMI..Jess Craven pointed this out about President Bonespurs parade.➡️ US Army band Downrage played Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Fortunate Son”.
“The song, released during the peak period of the U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War, is not explicit in its criticism of that war in particular, rather, it "speaks more to the unfairness of class than war itself," and the children of the wealthy being able to avoid the draft, according to its writer, John Fogerty. "It's the old saying about rich men making war and poor men having to fight them."[11] In 2015, while on the television show The Voice,”
Yes this I was going to say the say thing. Also once marching is drilled into you it’s difficult to march out of step. The squeaky tank , All of it was a wonderful tribute to the citizens of this country and their legal immigrants, not the recently made “illegal “ immigrants “a big thank you to our army!! The WTF part is the way we are sending big bombers and much military equipment to our bases in the Middle East. He’s planning a war to distract or gain some kind of power. Playing war games is not a good idea, Russia and china are heading that way. I pray for those men and women. I thank the army for their message and horrified and what may be starting.
I only saw a few clips of his “perade”, but the troops marching out of step looked really sloppy. I suspect they were exhausted and just didn’t care to be used as propaganda for his ridiculously expensive birthday party.
Trump’s parade looked sad and gloomy! To contrast this, the protest against Trump in my location was loud, exuberant, enthusiastic and heartfelt, celebrating NO KING.
Yes, didn’t (mostly all) have fun? ! Except of course from Minnesota where I used to live, a tragedy. And what I understand from a friend who lives there, the woman who died was known for her approachable and bipartisan style.
He should have to pay the bill for that birthday bash (🙄). He's already cost taxpayers an unbelievable amount of money, as well as our nation's dignity & respect.
Thank you for getting the word out. I can’t wait to hear what’s next. 12 million Americans want to know what the plan is to continue to show we don’t want a king.
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I just sent my letter. Thanks, Scott!
Thank you Peggy!
I sent mine.
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The manner in which the troops “marched” showed how much contempt they have for him. But…. Where are the statements of condemnation from former Presidents Clinton and Bush? Especially Bush. For them to be silent in the face of what’s happening in the country is disgraceful.
Yes, this is very true!
In L.A. there were some young marines protesting in the crowds. . Jacob Soboroff of MSNBC (the first time in ages I put on the news...it was overwhelming on substack) who was reporting from all over got up to the steps of the Federal Building One 25 yr old marine who he spoke with was shaken with emotion. He was Hispanic, born here, but joined the military to get his undocumented parents citizenship. He said he took an oath to the Constitution, not a man. He was proud to serve his country and he pointed to the marines stationed with the National Guard at the Federal Building and pointed and said half of them are Hispanic, but they were given orders and had to follow, and it was so wrong. He was in tears.
Bush rarely ever says anything. Clinton doesn't have the gravitas anymore after being a horn dog and mixed in with Jeffrey Epstein. It was Gavin Newsom that day. He showed the leadership sorely lacking right now.
I agree, Elizabeth! The military protectors of our republic have been branded by drump as "suckers and losers", which he can never take back. Great for Obama and Gavin Newsome to call out the monster. Are the old boys Clinton and Bush now joined in complacency? Thank you for turning the screws on drump and his band of band of kleptos (cryptos), Scott!
I call ‘em The Felon and his DC Den of Thieves!
Bush is off painting on his ranch. He was a horrible president, why would you expect any different from him now?
Exactly. And why is Kamala Harris so quiet?
The parade was literally the most boring waste of money I’ve ever seen! What a joke.
Our troops deserved a lot better. Trump should've had nothing to do with it.
Our Vets deserve a lot better. Did you see that disabled 80+ year old lead away, his hands strapped behind him? They took his walker away from him. Cruelty, thy name is MAGA.
Yes, our vets deserve better! Please share.📣
Extremely disturbing and unethical’: new rules allow VA doctors to refuse to treat Democrats, unmarried veterans
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/16/va-doctors-refuse-treat-patients
Just the kind of administrative evil I have come to expect from the Regime. The rights of the Nasty are superior to those of everyone else.
This is beyond horrible
That was ridiculous
Perhaps he should have been waving the traitors' rag, carrying some bear spray, and yelling, "hang Mike Pence." I understand that's what Real Patriots do.
Yes. 😭
I saw the video when he was released, and he said “I’m just getting started”
Scott, yesterday was inspiring and joyful, but our troops deserved way better than this.Yes, if this was something put on by the army for their 250th anny and not conflated with Dear Leader's birthday (he ruins everything!)it would have been much more important. We owe them our respect for 250 years of service. I'm 69. I am the daughter of a WWII vet who was a navigator in B-24 and B-17 bombers as part of Mighty 8th AF. in England.(Part of the army then. There was no separate AF) His particular crew was honored 75 years later in a military parade several years ago with us Baby Boomer kids representing them who were gone.. It was amazing! And patriotic. My Dad told my sister when he sailed home in '45 and saw the Statue of Liberty he broke down and cried. They didn't think they were heroic. He went to do the job he trained 2 years for. He never really talked about it. War changes people. Saw his buddies shot out of the sky. He once told me there were times he was scared. You'd be a fool not to be. Some couldn't take it after horrible missions and could not fly again. It's not a video game like these MAGA warmongers think.. I have always respected our military. Yesterday was a shameful display for THEM. Even most of them looked like they didn't want to be there, Our military now is volunteer. A lot of these young men and women join for opportunity. Education and job training. It's their way for a better life. And with a GIJoe Christian-Zionist hateful White Supremacist (and Princeton grad 😱) drunk at the helm who cares more about holding prayer sessions at the Pentagon and erasing the history of our military women, POC, and all faiths, screaming about lethality with Crusader cross tattoos. Sorry for the long post, but it upset me. Hegseth better be careful. All it takes is one of his armed, lethal soldiers to turn on him! Be a Tammy Duckworth, not a Joni Ernst! 🙏
Hegseth couldn't have lasted the first month on one of the actual crusades.
Of reporting the parade on non-msm sites, the one I kept seeing was the almost empty avenue where they have an elderly (reportedly 102 yo) stand up from his walker and were escorting him to the sidewalk. Laughable, but not funny! It was a walker, not a wheelchair, so the situation was handled correctly, the warnings that are on all the walkers state they should NOT be used as a wheelchair.
I am beyond thrilled that it was a big flop. The protests were uplifting and inclusive…everything dear dictator hates.
I didn't waste my time watching the parade, although I saw excerpts via social media. We've absolutely got to keep the protests going - and growing.
For sure Star!
Amen!
Latest No Kings count: 13.12 million! Let’s get that number up to 25 million+ on . . . Independence Day!
All the money spent on a parade for yourself (remember he uses people - he didn't care about the Army - he just used them) and ALL America paid for it. NOT one penny out of his pocket. Once again an exposure of the LIES about "waste" = the REAL WASTE DT, "fraud" = the REAL FRAUD DT, "abuse" the REAL ABUSER DT! Saw a flag at one of the rallies - America vs. MAGA Fascism.
Right on!
Very very encouraging to see Americans step up and fight back yesterday. If South Korea can do it, we surely can. 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Let's go Susan!
Trump’s Grande Parade! What a bore. Trump saluting. Mr. Bone Spurs, really? A draft dodger saluting. It always makes my heart go to thumping as I puke. Empty bleachers. How embarrassing. Melania falling asleep. Donald morose. Now, can we have something for which to vote? https://hotbuttons.substack.com/p/a-just-movement?r=3m1bs
There is a photo of Trump watching the parade where you can see long stretches of unfilled space across the street. The energy was LOW. It was boring and it was so quiet, you could hear the noise of the tank wheels squealing amid the silence from the sparse crowd. So much winning!
Trump must realize that he's not as loved as he likes to believe. He had a boring birthday parade. Everywhere else in the US Americans peacefully protested at No Kings marches 11 million strong a corrupt cruel regime.
I was there wearing this "United we stand stronger together" shirt 👇
https://libtees.dashery.com/products/34622357-united-we-stand-stronger-together-t-shirt
America 1 Trump 0.
Way to go, JP! It was a grand and glorious day for all of us protesting! Our voices were heard and I can only hope more and more will join us at each protest coming up.
Keep driving this message home! 🇺🇸
We will!
ICYMI..Jess Craven pointed this out about President Bonespurs parade.➡️ US Army band Downrage played Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Fortunate Son”.
“The song, released during the peak period of the U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War, is not explicit in its criticism of that war in particular, rather, it "speaks more to the unfairness of class than war itself," and the children of the wealthy being able to avoid the draft, according to its writer, John Fogerty. "It's the old saying about rich men making war and poor men having to fight them."[11] In 2015, while on the television show The Voice,”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortunate_Son
https://bsky.app/profile/bubbaprog.lol/post/3lrm4ekho5k2b
Yes this I was going to say the say thing. Also once marching is drilled into you it’s difficult to march out of step. The squeaky tank , All of it was a wonderful tribute to the citizens of this country and their legal immigrants, not the recently made “illegal “ immigrants “a big thank you to our army!! The WTF part is the way we are sending big bombers and much military equipment to our bases in the Middle East. He’s planning a war to distract or gain some kind of power. Playing war games is not a good idea, Russia and china are heading that way. I pray for those men and women. I thank the army for their message and horrified and what may be starting.
I only saw a few clips of his “perade”, but the troops marching out of step looked really sloppy. I suspect they were exhausted and just didn’t care to be used as propaganda for his ridiculously expensive birthday party.
This explains that.....Great article.... Called 'Desertion in Place'
https://open.substack.com/pub/barrygander/p/the-army-is-not-with-trump?r=39x24&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
Yes, I saw this yesterday! Keep spreading it around, because it sure sounds likely.
The pictures showed those soldiers did NOT look happy. So many just walked and they did not "eyes right" either!
Trump’s parade looked sad and gloomy! To contrast this, the protest against Trump in my location was loud, exuberant, enthusiastic and heartfelt, celebrating NO KING.
Yes, didn’t (mostly all) have fun? ! Except of course from Minnesota where I used to live, a tragedy. And what I understand from a friend who lives there, the woman who died was known for her approachable and bipartisan style.
Yes Sylvia!
He should have to pay the bill for that birthday bash (🙄). He's already cost taxpayers an unbelievable amount of money, as well as our nation's dignity & respect.
Too true Anna!
Thank you for getting the word out. I can’t wait to hear what’s next. 12 million Americans want to know what the plan is to continue to show we don’t want a king.
I love that I’m seeing people talk about the soldiers participating protesting by walking out of lock-step. I am hoping that is true!